Family Practitioner SO1
Lewisham Council
Role
Who You Are
As a passionate and proactive Family Practitioner, you are committed to making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. You are skilled in building trusting relationships and are motivated by the opportunity to work collaboratively with families and communities. You aim to empower families to make sustainable positive changes and have a strong desire to prevent the need for statutory services.
What the Job Involves
In your role within Lewisham Council's Prevention & Early Help Team, you will work directly with children, young people, and families to provide intensive, family-centered support. You will conduct holistic assessments, develop action plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to address challenges like parenting, mental health, and domestic abuse. Your focus will be on improving outcomes, reducing risks, and fostering sustainable change. Additionally, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary partners to ensure integrated support and maintain high standards of case recording and reporting.
Skills
- 2+ years' experience in family support or similar roles
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies
- Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills
- Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and TAF
- Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices
- Commitment to professional development